May weather forecast
Golden Valley, MN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Golden Valley, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). During May, Golden Valley's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Golden Valley, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Golden Valley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.5 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Golden Valley, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is 8.5h.

UV index

In Golden Valley, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Golden Valley in May?

In May, in Golden Valley, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Golden Valley?

The average relative humidity in May in Golden Valley is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May in Golden Valley?

In Golden Valley, Minnesota, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Golden Valley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Golden Valley, Minnesota. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Golden Valley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Golden Valley have in May?

In Golden Valley, Minnesota, the average day length in May is 14h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Golden Valley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Golden Valley, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Golden Valley?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Golden Valley is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Golden Valley?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Golden Valley is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average temperature in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average pressure in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average wind speed in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average humidity in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average rainfall in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average snowfall in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average UV index in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Golden Valley, MN

Average visibility in May - Golden Valley, MN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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